Average number dating relationships before marriage

Statistics on Infidelity In general, infidelity affected 80% of marriages and 16% of the respondents had cheated on their partners.

The percentage of men committing infidelity was 57%.

Perhaps it would help to turn to the scientific research, which has pinpointed specific factors that can make or break a romantic relationship.

"Once we've found someone to settle down with perhaps we're inclined to look only at the negative aspects of the dating journey.'' The study of 2,000 Brits who say they have already met 'The One' found that women will also go on seven dates - as well as a further two blind dates and two dates with someone they met over the internet.Couples who date for 3 years or more have better chances of staying together and a more stable marriage.The findings mimic those of a 2006 study which found that couples who have dated less than 6 months before marriage had the highest divorce rate.The study also revealed that men will have six relationships - two of which will last more than a year, while women will have five.Men and women both face getting cheated on once in their quest to find 'The One' - but the average adult will also be the cheater on at least one occasion in their dating lifetime.The statistics emerged in a study commissioned to mark the paperback release of the international bestseller The Rosie Project - a tale of one man's quest to find his perfect wife - on Thursday, January 2nd.